Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Russian Program

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 699		Soyuz, 1966//71, 7K-0K Attitude Control Maneuvering Engine (6x8x2") This key component of the Service Module of the Soyuz experimental spacecraft was used to control the spacecraft's orientation or attitude. Capsules of this design were planned for manned circumlunar missions and fueled this type of motor with hydrogen peroxide. This thruster is complete with fuel assembly and shows the rainbow effects on the metal of numerous firings. Extensive engraved ID numbers show that the Russians were as beureaucratic as NASA. A fascinating piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 700		Zvezda/International Space Station, 2000, Liquid Fuel Engine (11x4.75") This orientation engine was part of Zvezda ("Star"), the Russian module that was their principal contribution to the Space Station. The module was designed to be the core module of the ISS and to provide living quarters and life support to the crew. This engine was used as a part of the united engine installation assembly and has a thrust of 13.3kg for the channels of pitch, yaw and roll. It is in excellent condition with a movable mount extending over the Beta cloth-covered nozzle and yellow foamcore insulation over the fuel assembly valve. This engine will make a fascinating addition to any collection. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 701		Soviet Program, c1970-1980, High Altitude Insulated Water Suit (MK-3/ MZK-4) This bright orange, zippered and insulated flight suit has a rubberized interior lining with a tight rubber neck ring. The suit also has three pressure connectors on the waist, pressure regulators on both arms and the waist, integrated feet and a signaling mirror on the right wrist. The suit was worn by pilots when they were flying above water. The bright orange color of the suit was to provide increased visability for rescue. ALSO included is a hard white flight helmet with visor, chin strap, oxygen mask and communications earphones. The helmet is marked, in orange "Stybdey" on the reverse. An attractive, eye opening addition to your collection. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,980
Lot 702		Soviet Program, c1963, Gagarin, Tereshkova, Komarov, Yegorov, Feoktistov & Korolev Autographs. Signed on a black and white reprint photo (9.5x7") of them sitting in a meeting. This photo was extensively reproduced from the original plate as seen in the numerous plate scratches and irregular printing edges. It was a popular publicity photo of its day and the autographs, in black, blue and violet and bold and clear. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $228
Lot 703		Soviet Program, Gagarin and Titov Autographs. On the title page of the book: "The Flight to World Space" by A. Shternfeld (1949, 140pp., card covers). This classic Soviet space book is a collector's item in its own right. To find a copy inscribed by the first and second Soviets to bring reality to theory makes this book virtually unique. Excellent overall condition with some cover faults. A great find (great pictures too). Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 704		Soviet Program, Korolev Signed Photo (9x6") An unusual black and whiter glossy photo of Korolev and Igor Kurachatov, a famous Soviet nuclear scientist, taken at the Kremlin in Moscow. Korolev, head of the Soviet Space Program has signed and inscribed the photo in purple ink: "I want to wish you a lot of strength in…of our affairs. Yours Korolev". Unusual and interesting. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold